ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Sugar-sweetened drinks reminiscent of common soda, vitality drinks and cold and hot drinks have added sugar and normally, they compose numerous sorts of sugars reminiscent of corn syrup, maltose and sucrose. Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is linked with numerous health problems reminiscent of weight problems, coronary heart illness, kidney illness and tooth cavities however is hair loss additionally one amongst them?

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shireen Furtado, Consultant Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology, revealed, “Sugar can be highly addictive and excessive consumption of sugary is closely associated with hair loss in men. High sugar leads to poor blood circulation due to which hair follicles fail to stimulate and hair follicles are deprived of essential nutrients which leads to weak hair roots. Excessive sugar in the diet leads to scalp inflammation. Due to this the scalp temperature drastically reduces causing hair damage and hair loss/alopecia (baldness) over a period of time.”

Thus, to maintain hair loss points at bay, Dr Shireen Furtado recommended some straightforward to observe tricks to cut back sugar consumption every day:

• Reduce the consumption of excessive sugary snacks or hold them moderately.
• If the sugar cravings are excessive, select pure sweeteners like honey, and undertake a balanced eating regimen that's excessive in multivitamins, vitamin C, zinc and iron.
• Try and devour extra common water, to boost the style, you may strive pure flavors like cinnamon, cardamom, and select wholesome alternate options like recent fruits and vegetable juices.
• Avoid a high-calorie eating regimen, that's wealthy in fat and deep-fried meals.
• Consume seasonal fruits, and greens and select lean protein.

Though minimal hair loss is regular, whether it is continual and never linked to a selected climate, one ought to bear a bodily examination to test for elements relating to nutrient deficiency and search medical recommendation accordingly.